Although the other night had come and gone, things have never been better for me. Work has been much smoother for me, and I'm even helping train Lucina's replacement at work. She's very quiet and quite shy. I never thought I would ever meet someone who was as shy as me. She may even be shyer than me.

"So, if I ever need to use the restroom, where would the nearest one be?" The girl asked me, her brown bangs falling out of place from her ponytail.

"The nearest is two halls down the left and should be the third door also on the left. It's Co-Ed though, so don't be startled like I was." I laughed a bit.

"Thanks Kisara!" She smiled at me. "You know, I was pretty nervous about working here. My big brother and Seto don't entirely get along, so he wasn't too happy about me working here. But, I was more nervous about working with people I don't know too well…"

"Well, I hope I can make your job here a little more pleasant and put your brother's mind at ease." I giggled. "And trust me, I was the same way. But, the only maid who you wouldn't want to work with was fired two weeks ago."

"Oh really?" She stared at me with her amber eyes, "Why is that, if you don't mind me asking?"

"You see the bruise on my cheek by my eye?" I pointed to it, "She thought Seto was in love with me just because I was doing some work for him personally, so she attacked me because of it."

"Oh my!" She seemed surprised, "Quite the accusation really. I don't think Seto has ever been in love with anyone!"

"Right!" We laughed a bit together, though the thought of what Mokuba had said returned. "But you have nothing to worry about Serenity. I'm sure everyone will get along just fine with you. As for Seto, he's not interested in any of his employees for anything other than work."

"I'm glad." Serenity smiled brightly, "Thanks for making me feel welcomed, Kisara."

"It's my pleasure!" I bowed to her like a butler would and laughed at the gesture.

She laughed with me, "Oh yeah! I need to get to my fitting. Where is it at again?"

"I can walk you there." I smiled, taking the lead as we began walking away.

I wasn't used to walking to the other side of the mansion. It was pretty rare when I got to help in the dining halls and music rooms. Sure, I had enough experience as a maid, but the Kaiba brothers preferred maids who had been with them for several years to clean those rooms. We passed through the dining hall to get to the hall where the fitting room was, where the twin seamstress' would be waiting.

Before reaching the fitting room, Mokuba had entered the hallway, from a room I wasn't familiar with. I smiled and waved to him as we approached, "How are you today, Mokuba?"

"I'm fine, and yourself?" He shut the door behind him and locked it. He didn't sound like his usual self.

"Also fine." I grew curious about the room, but brushed the thought away. "While I've caught you for a moment, I'd like to introduce you to the new maid. Mokuba, this is Serenity."

"We've met." He smiled, taking Serenity's hand and kissing the top of it gently. "How have you been, Serenity?"

The two of us blushed, though Serenity giggled. "I've been great. I haven't had any relapses since the last surgery on my eyes. I think that I'm finally cured!"

"Relapse?" I didn't mean to butt in, but I was shocked at the news. "What for?"

"A few years ago, I was going blind." Serenity started, "But my big brother entered the duelist kingdom tournament with his friends and him and Yugi won the prize money and paid to save my eye sight. I recovered during the battle city tournament that Seto held sometime afterwards. It was during the finals that I had met Mokuba."

"Our brothers aren't fond of each other, so we haven't spoken much outside of the tournament. But, now we can actually get to know each other better, right?"

"I'd like that." Serenity smiled sweetly.

I couldn't help blushing as I watched the two interact. For some reason, I felt that there was something beautiful about it. Never once did he let go of her hand, nor did she try to take it away. Mokuba's departure was the only time that he had let go of her hand.

"I'll have to catch up with you sometime tonight Serenity." Mokuba waved as he walked away in the opposite direction that we were originally headed. "It's nice seeing you again!"

"You too!" She waved, her smile brighter than the sun.

She, herself, is perhaps more beautiful than anyone I have ever met. I thought before that Momoka was the most beautiful, but Serenity rivals in comparison. I'm so envious… I wish so much that I didn't look like a ghost, so that just maybe I, too, could look beautiful.

"Kisara?" Serenity looked at me with a worried tone.

"Huh?" I stared back to her, eyes level with my own.

We were nearly the same height. I found that interesting for some reason.

"You were dazing off." She giggled, pressing her hand to her lips. "I still need to get to the fitting room."

"R—right!" I smiled. "From here, it's the third room on the left. I'll be back in a few to check up on you. I believe Mizukiwill be here to finish your tour though."

"Great!" She smiled again. "I'll see you later than Kisara. Thanks so much for everything today!"

"No problem! Feel free to reach out to me if you need any help for anything!" I smiled and started to wave at her. "Have fun now!"

Quickly she turned and walked quickly to the fitting room. I watched her as she made her way there, just to make sure that she would find it okay. The doors were a bit more spread out in this hall, so it's easy to think you passed a door when you really haven't. But she made it alright, which made me feel comfortable with returning to my work.

Walking back the way we had come, I thought about what all I still had to do for the day. This, in fact, wasn't much. Just some dusting and then checking on the laundry to see if the clothes are dry and ready to iron. Normally once I'm done, I ask if any other maids need help before I go. I almost always have time left over, but I'm not here for the money, so I still clock out before I have to and leave when I'm not needed.

As I continued walking, I found myself walking past Seto's room. I wonder how he has been… We haven't spoken much since that night when Lucina attacked me. We just exchanged greetings and goodbyes, dismissing any contact afterwards. I'm sure it's better that way…

But… I still can't help but be confused about the car ride… I know I should just act as if nothing happened. Who knows? Maybe it was just a hallucination from the medicine that the doctor gave me? I'm sure I could try to rationalize it all day, but we both know what happened that night was real… At least physically. Mentally, and emotionally, who really knows what was going on?

I continued walking passed the room, pushing away the thoughts of that night. Something inside me wanted me to stop and look back to his room, but I refused. Seto was nothing more than my boss. That night was a fluke, a mistake! I don't have feelings for my boss. Seto was just doing his job to make sure I, his EMPLOYEE, was alright… So why am I still trying to convince myself that there was or wasn't anything between us that night?

A few doors down, I finally came to a stop. I stared down to the floor, my pigeon-toed feet looking out of place. I grabbed the dress I wore, gripping onto it tightly. I didn't feel mad, nor upset, but I was acting like something was wrong. I sighed and closed my eyes for a minute or two.

"Just let it be a figment of your imagination…" I whispered to myself before opening my eyes.

"Well that's rude!" A man startled me.

I jumped in surprise. Where did he even come from? Who was he anyway? He was quite tall, and his choppy hair was blonde while his eyes were a light green. As surprised by his appearance as I was, this man also looked just as surprised.

"No way…" He mumbled to himself.

"I—I—I'm sorry!" I held my hands up in front of me, "I was thinking out loud! Or an incident that happened a while ago! I wasn't at all directing that comment at you!"

"You're… that girl…" He stepped closer, leaning down to get a better look at me.

I felt my face turn red as it burned with embarrassment and confusion, "Wh—what are you… doing?"

I took a step back as he stood straight again. "Are you… Kisara?"

He knew my name? "Have… we met before?"

"So I was right?! You are her!" He seemed to be looking me up and down. "I can't believe it! Wait till I tell Yugi!"

"W—wait a minute!" I felt even more red now, "I don't get it! Who are you? How do you know me?"

"WHEELER!" I heard a sudden shout from Seto.

I turned my head to see where I could see Seto emerging from his room. He was dressed in casual attire, something I hardly ever witness. Probably something that no one ever witnesses.

"Wheeler?" I questioned to myself, turning back to him. "So, you're Serenity's brother?"

"Yeah! That's me!" He grinned. This man is… Over joyful?

"What are you doing in my home?" Seto walked up next to me, his arms crossed like a disappointed parent.

"I'm looking for Serenity. I got somethin' for her." The blonde scowled at Seto.

"Sh—she's at her fitting right now… Would you like me to bring it to her?" I figured I'd offer.

"Nah, I'll wait." He grinned again.

"Well you can wait in the foyer." Seto sneered. "I don't want a mutt like you roaming the halls or harassing my employees."

"Employees? You mean to tell me that she's just—"

"Now Wheeler!" Seto cut him short.

"Yeah! Yeah! Fine!" He sighed, "I'll catch up with you another time Kisara!"

"But I—" before I could finish he had walked off, waving back to me, "—don't even know you…"

"Sorry about that idiot…" Seto apologized, letting down his guard. "I knew he'd be annoying if I hired Serenity, but I didn't think he'd show up her on her first day…"

"He… just startled me is all…" My heart was racing. "He knew my name… But we've never met before… It's a scary feeling I guess…"

Seto seemed to be thinking after I made that comment. What of though? I could only wonder. He sighed, ran his hand through his hair and turned to me.

"Don't let it get to you. He's just some dweeb making up stories." Seto calmed me down.

I smiled, believing him. "Sure thing, Seto. Thank you."

"I have a question for you." The subject changed fast.

"Oh… sure. What is it?"

"Do you care to work overtime tonight?"

"I guess not. Did someone call off?"

"You could say that… But not really. I'd just like to borrow you for something. Do you need to clear it with Fujiyama?"

"I'll just text him and let him know that I'll be coming home late tonight. What will I be doing?"

"I'm taking you with me to a business meeting. You're going to basically keep notes and make subtle conversation with those we are meeting with. If you don't know much about my company's work, just avoid talking about it."

"I see…" I pushed some hair behind my ear. "So why me?"

"Because I trust you with the information for my next meeting…" Seto looked to the side for a moment and then back at me. "I trust you more than most people honestly… But consider this a test for you, I guess."

"A test? For trust?" I questioned.

He chuckled a bit. "No. I'm considering a promotion for you… Depending on how well things go tonight."

"A promotion? Seto, I don't need that…"

"I know you don't… But I don't see anyone more fit to do it than you."

I felt my cheeks blush again. "I'll… Do my best then."

"Good. Meet me at my office when your shift is supposed to be over."

"Alright." I smiled.

We then parted ways. I should have asked what to wear. I should call Momoka and have her drop something off for me. And I'll make sure to text Kojiro as well… Maybe he'll answer me this time…

"Here you go ma'am!" Momoka handed me a large bag, full of clothes. "I wasn't sure which outfit you spoke of, so I brought a few that matched your description."

I stared in the bag, "I don't even know what half of these are. I think Kojiro's been buying stuff for me again—what's that?"

Momoka stepped closer, leaning in to whisper in my ear. "Something more 'comfortable' to wear under it all."

I stared at her, unamused. "Really?"

She burst out laughing as I made sure to cover up the lace panties and bra before we walked up the stairs to the mansion. "Hush! Others will stare!"

"So what?" Momoka peeked into the mansion. "Dang! Kaiba's foyer is massive!"

I looked in to the foyer as well. "Yeah. It sure is. Oh! Come with me to the locker room. I'll go ahead and get changed so you can take the rest home."

"Ooh! I'd love to!" Momoka lit up and grabbed my hand.

"I'm not holding your hand…" I glared at her.

"But I don't want to get lost! It's so—big!" She wined dramatically.

A couple butlers who were chatting in the foyer looked over at us as she did, causing me to blush and look down at the floor. "Stop it…"

"Fine!" She giggled, letting go of my hand before we began our stride.

She looked around, amazed in the beauty of the mansion, just as I had been when I first laid eyes on the massive structure. She followed right behind me, occasionally stopping to look at something or comment something. She even made sure to mention how the uniforms for the maids were better here than the ones that the Fujiyama household provided. She didn't blame me for wanting to be here.

But just as we were about to the locker room, Seto turned out of a hall that led to the restrooms. "Oh, Hello."

Momoka giggled, "Nice to see you again, Mr. Kaiba."

"I was just going to get changed before the meeting, sir." I bowed my head.

"I can't believe how much more formal you become around your personal maid." He chuckled, causing me to blush more on top of what I already had been. "But I already have an outfit for you, courtesy of the twins who had it fit to your size. So I apologize that you came all this way out here for nothing, ma'am."

Momoka's cheeks got a little pink. "No worries, Mr. Kaiba! And please, just call me Momoka! Or Momo if you even want! But you are right, she does get so formal doesn't she? It's adorable!"

I kept quiet, and stared down to my feet once more. I could feel the blushing burning on my cheeks. It was embarrassing how they spoke about me as if I weren't standing right next to them. Momoka laughed with Seto, as he let a sly chuckle leave his lips.

"Well, since you went through all that trouble, why don't I introduce you to Mizuki, and you can help out over here during your shift, on my wages of course." Seto generously offered.

I was shocked. Sure, I knew that deep down that he was a kind person, but the offer was far more generous than even I could have expected from him. I admit, Momoka hasn't had much to do since I picked up a job here. I'm sure she wouldn't mind the extra hours. I also know how much she doesn't care for the other maids at home… And I don't blame her on that… I wonder if Seto would ever consider giving Momoka a job here? She deserves one here way more than I do.

"I appreciate the offer, but Kisara was giving me the 'rest of the day off' to be with my son. "Momoka sighed. "He's back in the hospital with more tests. Luckily, Kisara is still giving me a full day's pay though."

"Why was he admitted?" Seto questioned.

"He was born with sprouting angiogenesis (1), so he's in and out almost every week with tests. We have him on the best medication possible, but it's pretty expensive. Though expensive, it seems to actually be working, and it's clearing up. But it's draining through mine and Kohaku's savings. But, it's all worth it for our baby boy.

Seto seemed speechless as Momoka just shrugged her shoulders about it all since she was so used to having to explain it all the time. Seto's eyes seemed to drop to the floor for but a moment before it looked like a thought had popped into his head. He held up his index finger, gesturing us to wait for a moment. He walked off rather quickly after that. It was odd. I felt as though I had just witnessed a side of him that no one else has ever seen. I know that he's kind to his employees and women, but something seemed so different in the way he approached Momoka and myself today. Typically, he would pay no mind to an issue like this for someone he had just met.

But here he was, returning with a check in his hands and asks so seriously, "Do you accept donations to help him?"

Momoka's eyes lit up, but they were also glassy and on the verge of tears, "Wh—what?"

"No one should ever have to go through such a thing. If there's a guarantee that you son will get better, I'd like for you to take this and make it happen." He scribbled an amount down on the check that I couldn't see, ripped out the check and handed it to Momoka.

She stared at it for a moment, her violet eyes shaking. "That's too much Mr. Kaiba…"

"It's just a start." Seto smiled. "You see, I have a tournament that's going to be announced tomorrow, and I've been looking for someone to sponsor during its launch. A portion of the profit we make from the tournament will be donated to that sponsor. Because you're so close to Kisara, I'd like to take this opportunity to help you, and essentially knock out two birds with one stone. That is, if you would allow me."

Momoka looked back up at Seto, the tears now beginning to stream down her cheeks. "Mr. Kaiba…"

He urged her once more to take the check before she finally picks it up from his hand. Even though there was a reason for him doing this, I still feel that there was more to his motive than what he stated.

"Thank you… So much…" Momoka began to cry more, as her smile of gratitude brightened the room.

"No need to thank me, "Seto started, "It benefits us both. Now then, you get going to your son. I'll get your number from Kisara, and I'll have one of our representatives get in touch with you to discuss future donations from the sponsorship."

She nodded and turned to me, "On your dismissal ma'am!"

Her smile was so touching, I couldn't help but pull her in for a hug. I nearly started tearing up myself as we hugged tightly. "You're free to go after my hug!"

She chuckled and hugged me back. "Thanks so much… This means the world to me."

I smiled over her shoulder, looking up to Seto who just watched with a gentle stare. "You're welcome, Momo."

And as the hug ended, Momoka bowed and took her leave. I watched her exit before turning back to Seto. He sighed and scratched the back of his head. I smiled as he did.

"To think, the CEO of Kaiba Crop has such a kindness in his heart." I giggled.

"Psh." He tried to sound tough. "It's like I said, I needed a sponsor."

He put his checkbook into his back pocket and then pulled out his cell phone from another pocket. He began to dial some numbers as he stared down at me. I felt a little awkward just standing there, so I averted my eyes and slowly turned to the side, looking down the hall and watching as a butler and maid passed by.

"Yes, Shinji?" I listened in. "I'm canceling our dinner plans. No, I found a sponsor... Yes, I did take your company into consideration... No... No, I won't reconsider... Of course, I'll have your deposit refunded... Great... You as well."

And with that, he hung up his phone and sighed. "Well, we don't need to go to that business meeting now... Would you still like to go to dinner since I still have a reservation?"

"Pardon?" I was a bit taken back by the question.

I looked myself over in the mirror. Checking myself up and down, staring the curves of my own body. The silver of the dress somehow made my skin glow. It felt as though it was too much. And the necklace and earrings... Are they real gold? Even the bracelet looks like it's real gold...

Seto had all this aside for me... Just for some meeting? Why should I have been so over dressed? I don't mean anything to Kaiba... right? I'm just an employee... And a maid at that! Why would he go to such lengths to "test me" for a promotion, and in the end still take me out when the meeting was canceled?

My head hurt from trying to think so much. All of it became confusing. Memories of the moment when Seto and I were stopped at the light popped back into my head... That moment where Seto and I nearly kissed.. My heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest and burst. It felt so heavy. I backed myself from the mirror until I hit the bed behind me and sat on it. I pulled my hands to my chest, feeling my heart as it pounded.

"What am I doing?" I whispered to myself, still staring at my own reflection. "Is this really me? Or am I becoming someone I don't even know? Am I just dreaming?"

I looked at the bed through the mirror that I was sitting on. I then turned my head to look down to it. This bed... It's Seto's. He even allowed me to get ready in his room... I looked back to the mirror and stared at myself for another few moments before there was a knock at the door.

Following the knock was the CEO's voice, "Everything okay, Kisara?"

I used the mirror to stare back at the door. Was he waiting the entire time for me? I hate to make him wait... but I just wasn't sure I could really wear this...

"Yeah... I'm alright." I said back, pushing one of my bangs behind my ears.

"Are you decent? I forgot to grab my wallet." He sounded so normal.

Well... I was having trouble zipping the back of my dress up... "Yeah, that's fine if you come in."

I started trying to pull it up again as he walked in. I always was a klutz after all... Why wouldn't be be stuck fidgeting with the dress. I bit the inside of my bottom lip as I noticed him walking over to me. Gently, he placed his hand on my wrist and looked over my shoulder so that our eyes could meet in the mirror.

"I got it." He said quietly as I let my hands fall limb at in front of me.

He slowly pulled the zipper up, making sure not to snag any of my skin or hair. Once he was finished, he took a quick look in the mirror and fixed his collar before walking over to his night stand where his wallet lied. He picked it up and stuffed it inside his coat pocket. He looked like a price again... And I looked like a ghostly maid trying to dress and act like a princess.

"I got it. Are you ready to go then?" He turned back to me and I turned to face him.

I stared at his outfit. Though I had seen him in a suit so many times before today, something seemed different yet again. It wasn't like this the night we met, nor any time he wore a suit for meetings. Hell, I'm positive he looked like he was getting married with the way he pulled off his suit tonight.

Why am I having these weird thoughts...?

"Something wrong?" He asked, looking down at his suit. "Is there a stain?"

He must be aware I was taken with his looks... I wonder just how long I had been staring. Not that it was important to know.

"No. No, it's nothing..." I felt a blush surfacing on my cheeks. "You just... look astonishing..."

Why was I admitting this to him?

"I thought the same thing the moment I saw you." He smirked.

The remark only made me even more flushed. "Th—thank you..." I turned back to the mirror and hugged myself as I stared. "I wish... I could see myself that way..."

"What's that supposed to mean?" He walked up beside me. "You're... well, you're beautiful Kisara. Even without all the jewelry and the fancy gown."

I could feel my heart pounding again. "I just... don't see it. I look at myself and pretend that I'm happy with the person I see... But in truth..."

I stopped and averted my eyes to the floor. Why is it I let my guard down when I'm around Seto? It's like I've fallen under his spell like some old cliché love story. When I'm around him, I just become some stupid open book and spill out all of my thoughts and emotions. Why do I... Why do I feel so damn comfortable with him?

"I'm sorry. I don't know why I just keep going on." I sighed and turned away from the mirror for the last time.

Seto didn't take his eyes off me. "No, it's okay. You can keep going."

I stared up at him. It was like he was looking right into my soul... What could I do? That stare always got me...

"In truth..." Why is it so easy with him? "All I see is a girl with washed out skin, and a ghostly figure with tangled hair. I can't even look at my own reflection in the eyes... And then I see myself dolled up for Kojiro all the time, turning into something that I'm not... But I'm doing it today for you and..."

My eyes began to fill with tears. Why? I'm being so dramatic... It's nothing unusual. Everyone feels that they don't look the way they want. Everyone thinks that they're ugly. Why would I be any different?

"And I feel beautiful... When you're in the reflection next to me... I feel... like I'm someone else entirely... Yet completely myself." I wasn't sure where the words were coming from.

Seto took a step forward, putting his hand on my shoulder and leaning down to where his head was level with mine. "You want to know why you think that way? You won't look in your eyes and see who you are within... You have sapphire skies in your eyes. You can't get passed who you see on the outside, so you don't see just how beautiful you truly are. You're innocent and kind... Willful and strong... Loyal and free... Kisara..."

I closed my eyes and felt him lean in next to my ear.

"You're beautiful..." He whispered before taking a step back and standing back up tall. "Trust me. At least you have inner and outer beauty. The exterior is the only thing about me that's any good at all."

"I don't believe that for a second..." I smiled, wiping away a tear that escaped as I opened back up my eyes.

"Ha. Let's face it," he smirked, "I'm an ass. I corporate scumbag. An egotistical maniac. A paranoid fuck who doesn't believe in anything. Everyone knows that."

"From what I know, you're anything but that." I tied to chuckle, but it just came out sounding weird... "Don't let the labels of jealous business men and people who don't even know bother you."

"It doesn't bother me. I just know it's true." Seto turned, holding out his arm to gesture that he'd like to usher me. "I've always been that way. Even when I was a kid. And I'm content with the person I turned out to be."

I wrapped my own arm under his without any hesitation. "I'm happy with the person you turned out to be as well. I wouldn't change a thing about you, Seto."

I smiled up at him and he smirked down at me. Strange, I hadn't even noticed when the uneasiness had left me. He really did have a way of making me feel better... Feel happy... And beautiful.

Perhaps... I am truly falling in love with him.

Arriving at the Fujiyama mansion, I made my way inside. It didn't look like there was anyone around for greetings. Strange. I'm almost always greeted by someone upon entry. So I gave it a minute or so, to wait and see if anyone would come to the door. But no one did. I could be a thief and no one would have even noticed if I started stealing every thing! I'll make sure to bring that up with Kojiro later on.

I make my way up stairs and to the bed room. Opening the door, I don't see Kojiro here. Strange again. This entire night was beginning to seem strange... But, that just gave me some time to finally sneak off and draw a bath. Maybe even get in some reading. I turn to my dresser and throw my maid uniform into the hamper. I'm glad I changed back into casual clothes before heading back here. I could just imagine the expression on Koji's face, seeing me dressed the way I had been. Plus, the smell of alcohol on my breath might be off putting. Not that I did anything wrong. Just dinner with my boss. And most was talk of the game of duel monsters anyway. I guess that working for the CEO of Kaiba corp has actually got me interested in learning the game.

I made my way to my night stand, where my most recent novel lay awaiting to be read. I picked it up and made my way to the bathroom. I opened the door, going in and shutting it behind me. I set the book down on the counter and stared in the mirror again. That's when I noticed, I had forgotten to give him back the earrings that he had lent me.

"Shit..." I began taking them off and set them next to the faucet. "I better remember to take those back to him when I go back to work."

That being said, I walked to the oversized bathtub and began running the water. I tested it, and adjusted until it was just warm enough. A little bit hotter is just the way I like it. While that was running, I began to strip myself down. I threw my clothes to the side and grabbed a towel off the rack, throwing it over the shower curtain rod. Then I made my way back to the sink where I had put my book. After I picked it up, I took a moment to stare at myself in the mirror.

Imperfect shape... Imperfect skin tone... Left breast slightly bigger than the other, but not enough to notice unless you're staring for too long of a time. And of course, the worse part of my body is the large, jagged birthmark running from just under my right breast to just above my bikini line on the left side. The biggest imperfection on my body. When ever Kojiro and I would go out to the pool, he would beg me to wear a bikini. How could I do such a thing with this hideous thing engulfing me?

I think that's the real reason I can't allow myself to be with him physically until after we are married... But what if he becomes disgusted with me when he sees it? Could I really do that to him? I just... I have no idea... Perhaps it would be better for me to show him ahead of time? Maybe... before the wedding? Maybe...

I ran my finger tips over the birthmark before returning to the bath tub. Not quite full yet, but I still step into the tub, submerging myself in the steaming waters. It was nice, and relaxing. As it continued to fill, I opened my book.

"Now... where was I?" I smiled as I flipped through the pages of my book.

Once the tub was filled I turned the faucet off and sat fully in the water. It wasn't long before I found my spot and continued reading from where I left off. But I seemed to be having trouble focusing. I was reading the same pages over again, just to make the words register in my head. It wasn't long before I was rereading over the same paragraphs, then the same lines, and eventually I just gave up on reading all together. I hadn't even made it in more that just a few pages. My mind was just else where. I knew what I wanted to think about, but I just tried to push it away.

I sighed and folded over a corner of the page I stopped on. I then tossed the book far enough away from the bath to where it wouldn't get wet. I still felt some what tipsy from earlier. That's probably why I couldn't stop thinking about him... The fact that he was able to make me laugh so much, and open up always surprised me. Yet, It seemed only natural around him. I feel like I've known the Kaiba's all my life, though I deep down I know that it's only been a few months.

I slid further into the tub and pulled my knees up until they were almost touching my chin. My hair floated in the water around me, gently tickling my shoulders. It was nice to have the silence surrounding me for once. I could be alone with my thoughts, even if they were thinking about a man who wasn't my fiance. Not just that, but he was my boss. And here I am, still trying to convince myself that there's nothing more between us than work.

Seto said that tonight was a test. What kind of test? I'll never be able to figure it out. All we did was talk and enjoy a nice meal, with some martinis and wine. But we also shared secrets. Plus, that woman was there. I'm still curious what they spoke about, but it's not my place to butt in. I hope that her date went well though.

Date... A date huh? Is that was this night was? No. Not at all. It was just work related. Some bosses take their employees to dinner to get to know them better. Perhaps that's all that this was about. Yeah, that has to be it. It's the only rational explanation. Besides, he was originally going out for a business meeting. It would be a waste of a reservation. But.. why me?

I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. I slid under the water, holding my breath in. I don't know why I'm still thinking about it. My brain is so scattered. I don't need to think about it at all. I just... I want to think about him. I shook my head under the water before pushing myself back up and taking in another breath. I wiped my eyes off and slicked my wet hair back to keep it out of my face. I leaned back against the tub.

"Why...?" I whispered to myself. "Why do I want to think about him..."

I felt like I was having more fun at my job than I was at home. I felt like I belonged at the Kaiba mansion over the Fujiyama mansion... Am I becoming greedy? No...

I'm still just trying to convince myself that I don't have feelings for him...

I didn't know what to do with myself. So I figured I may as well clean myself up and head off to bed. So I stood from the tub and began draining it. I then stepped out and headed over to the shower instead. I began humming a tune as I turned on the shower and stepped under the running water.

Nearly ten minutes or so had passed as I finished up. I walked over and grabbed a towel from the closet and wrapped myself up. Walking over to the sink, I happened to notice that there was light peeking in from under the bathroom door. Kojiro must be home.

I smiled as I reached the sink and rung my hair out over it. I started hearing Kojiro talking, but I couldn't make out the words through the closed door. I picked up my brush and walked over to the door. I was sure that he was on the phone with a friend or a coworker. It's rare that he gets calls from customers this late.

But then I heard a laugh. From someone else. They were in the room together. A maid?

Curiosity struck me as I reached for the door knob. But I was hesitant. But why? I've never had a reason to be hesitant in my own home...

Then there was another noise. It sounded more like a shriek.

No...

I turned the door knob, and slowly cracked up the door, holding my brush up against my chest. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath before leaning forward and peeking out the door. I felt my heart sink as my eyes stretched open wide.

It was Kojiro. And the woman who was in the room with him... was not someone who worked here. In fact, it was the woman from earlier. The one that Seto had spoken with for a minute or so before he returned to my table. But the shock was causing me to forget her name...

"Ah!" She moaned.

Why couldn't I peel away from the sight?

Kojiro snickered as he dropped his belt on the floor. Her dress was already pulled above her hips. Her laced underwear hanging off of one of her ankles. Kojiro loosened his tie and from what I could tell, he was unbuttoning his shirt. The woman laughed as she kicked off her panties fully and sat up on the bed.

My own bed...

She leaned forward, her blonde bangs falling over her face. From my point of view, I could guess that she was unbuttoning his pants and pulling down his zipper.

"Don't get to far ahead of yourself now." Kojiro said, in a voice I'd never heard.

She stared up at him, her tongue licking her lips as he pushed her back down. She pulled on his tie and it fell right off from his neck. I heard him snicker again as he went down on his knees, his face leaning in between her thighs.

I had to look away. I had to do something. But... I felt frozen in place, paralyzed by the fear of what I was seeing.

I managed to reach over and turn off the bathroom light before either of them could realize that it was on. And as I did, I fell to my hands and knees, still watching through the cracks of the door. I set my brush down and covered my mouth. I was breathing so heavily, I felt like they would hear it. I could feel the streams of tears hitting my hand.

If only I could just close my eyes or turn away...

Her screams of pleasure were poison to my ears. My heart raced as if it were about to burst. And finally, Kojiro stopped, and stood. She used her feet to pull down his pants.

"No... please..." I mouthed the words without my voice escaping. "Don't..."

He reached down and grabbed on to himself, leaning his hips forward and pulling her closer to him. The smile on her face was intoxicating. They stayed like that for a minute, exchanging steamy breaths and lustful stares.

That's when he thrust himself in her, and she let out a cry of pure ecstasy.

And that was it for me. I could finally pull away. But I couldn't close the door, or he may hear me. I crawled away, until I reached the side of the wall next to the closet where we kept our towels. I shut my eyes tightly and pressed my hands over my eyes so I wouldn't have to hear her moans. I wanted to scream. I wanted to break something. But I couldn't even let myself sob. I just wanted to keep telling myself it was nothing more than a night mare.

And I stayed that way. I couldn't tell you how long it was before I had finally given up and let my arms fall. I felt dead inside, as if my entire body were numbed. I opened my eyes and stared into the darkness of the room. I waited. I just waited for it all to end. I could hear the thuds from my bed and her shrieks and cries of pleasure. But then everything stopped so suddenly.

"Are you kidding me!" I heard a familiar voice yell.

"I thought you were off tonight." Kojiro said back to her.

"I switched shifts... I had to go to the hospital again..." She stated her case.

It was Momoka...

"Well, maybe you shouldn't barge in on people." I imagined he was putting his clothes back on.

"Are you sick!?" She shouted. "That's where she sleeps! That's her safe place from the world around her and you defile it?! I thought you were done with these one night stands!"

"Excuse me?" The woman deafened herself. "This was no one night stand."

"HE'S ENGAGED!" Momoka's voice grew more intense. "He's been fucking all of his maids since day one and you're nothing more than a nice piece of ass that he can get because she wants to actually have meaning when she gives herself away—DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU FUJIYAMA?!"

"And this is why I'll fire you if you say anything." He sounded so calm. "Just like always. You'll keep your fucking mouth shut, or you'll be out on the streets."

Momoka grew quiet.

"I thought you promised me a relationship?" The woman sobbed.

"Didn't you hear the maid? I'm engaged." I heard him walking away. "So get dressed and get out of my home. And you—what ever you were doing, finish it. I'm going to get a drink. By the time I get back, you better be out of this room."

I can't believe she knew... All this time... she kept it from me...

As I had lost focus, the light suddenly turned on and the bathroom door opened, pushing my brush across the floor.

"What the—" Momoka stared at the brush.

She was holding towels. That's why she had walked in on them... She began looking around the bathroom, realizing that it had just recently been used. All my stuff was on the counter, except for my book which was still lying on the floor. She the turned her head towards me, finally noticing me.

"K—Kisara..." She whispered.

I didn't move... I didn't say anything. I just, sat there. Even the tears had stopped.

She shut the door behind her, and walked over to me, setting the towels down beside us. "Kisara... I'm so... so sorry... I didn't want to hide this from you... I... Shit... I've.. I've always wanted to tell you..."

She reached forward, probably to put her hand on my shoulder. But I turned my head away from her. I could just tell she stopped, feeling ashamed of herself. I heard the sobs starting.

"I... I really am sorry." She began to cry. "I didn't want you hurt... I... I didn't want you to hurt..."

Her sobs made my heart feel like breaking again. I looked back at her, tears drowning my vision. She lunged forward, hugging me tightly, apologizing again and again. I know why she didn't say anything. She needed the money for her son. I'm not mad at her. Not at all. In fact... I'm sure I knew this all along. There were so many hints that I just wouldn't take.

But now... All my suspicions have been confirmed. The question now was... What do I do?

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